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He had an average of 64.9 against Indian batsmen on Indian tracks that are supposed to be helpful to spinners. Do you think he will do better in England, and if yes then why? Serious and not rhetorical question.

Originally Posted by lehen

With kohli gone it will be difficult for us now, A lead of minimum 150 is needed or it's game over for India batting last

A lead of 100 will also do well . Expect England to be 100/4 . Even if they are 50/0, they will be 60/2 and then from 80:2 to 100/4

And with that wicket, we are well on our way to lose this test match. Hard to see how India can get any significant lead from here and time and again it has been proved that 4th inning chases these days just don't happy often.

And with that wicket, we are well on our way to lose this test match. Hard to see how India can get any significant lead from here and time and again it has been proved that 4th inning chases these days just don't happy often.

Sir pls do remember this, when it actually happens. Target of 275+ in 2nd inning and a fairly easy victory for England. And I am not one of those emotional fans who's sobbing about it, I use data. When England was 50/4, I had put money on England win.

This is England's game now, it always looked difficult for Us with 5-6 passengers in the top order and once he got out cheaply, it was always going to be difficult,game has changed completely after Kohli's wicket

It's okay. He's trying out different approaches and learning. That is to be expected when you bring in a 20 year old into international cricket. You have to give them time because they are learning on the job and not finished products.

Maybe he will go back to playing his natural game in the second innings.

Harsha bhogle's ranting on no ball has started. He will go on and on about it, fire up Indian fans and then tomorrow will talk about how certain umpiring decisions went in India's favor..his work during the infamous Sydney test was pathetic..

It's okay. He's trying out different approaches and learning. That is to be expected when you bring in a 20 year old into international cricket. You have to give them time because they are learning on the job and not finished products.

Maybe he will go back to playing his natural game in the second innings.

Give pant 10 tests fear free, the rest of the batsmen have been getting a free ride for 30+ tests now

This guy Pandeya has an unique quality of self destructing. Playing Off-spin is his strength and 2/3 overs, he could have forced Moeen out of attack - instead scoops a dolly at an uncanny spot, put exactly for that shot. Game actually swinging in ENG's favor inch by inch. If Moeen troubles IND batsmen such on Day 2, a target of 200 won't be easy here.